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un·ion·ize  (yny-nz)
v. un·ion·ized, un·ion·iz·ing, un·ion·iz·es
v.tr.
1. To organize into a labor union.
2. To cause to join a labor union.
v.intr.
To organize or join a labor union.

union·i·zation (-y-n-zshn) n.
union·izer n.

unionize, unionise [ˈjuːnjəˌnaɪz]
vb
1. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) to organize (workers) into a trade union
2. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) to join or cause to join a trade union
3. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) (tr) to subject to the rules or codes of a trade union
unionization , unionisation n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.unionize - recruit for a union or organize into a unionunionize - recruit for a union or organize into a union; "We don't allow people to come into our plant and try to unionize the workers"
enrol, enroll, recruit, inscribe, enter - register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members"
2.unionize - form or join a union; "The auto workers decided to unionize"
join, fall in, get together - become part of; become a member of a group or organization; "He joined the Communist Party as a young man"
Translations
unionize [ˈjuːnjənaɪz]
B. VIsindicarse, sindicalizarse
unionize [ˈjuːnjənaɪz] unionise (British) vtsyndiquer
Union Jack n
the Union Jack → l'Union Jack m
union member nsyndiqué(e) m/f
unionize
unionize [ˈjuːnjəˌnaɪz] vtsindacalizzare, organizzare in sindacato


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Having looked at various options, it was thought that unionizing was the best," the staffer added.
Payton said there had been no discussion before Thursday about unionizing employees at the hotel.
New Orleans On August 21, an estimated 1,000 workers took to the streets of New Orleans to demonstrate support for unionizing hotels.
 
 
 
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